The heats for this year’s Federation Quiz will be on Thursday 21 September at 7pm. There will be four venues: Newbrough, Powburn, St Columba’s and Widdrington. Once again, we are indebted to Sue Malloy who is setting the questions for us. I know that many of you really enjoy quizzing and pitting your wits against […]
Professional artist and Shotley WI member Margaret Robinson will hold a half-day workshop 'drawing with pastels', and at the end you will go home with a finished pastel drawing of a fox. If you have ever wanted to try something arty this is for you. Paper and soft pastels provided and refreshments on arrival. Examples […]
Visit the Lit and Phil Society on 3 October 2023 and have an hour tour of the refurbished Lit and Phil Society followed by a half hour walk in the local area. There will be two opportunities to visit at 11.00am or 1.00pm. Please state which time you prefer when completing the application form. The […]
Visit the Lit and Phil Society on 3 October 2023 and have an hour tour of the refurbished Lit and Phil Society followed by a half hour walk in the local area. There will be two opportunities to visit at 11.00am or 1.00pm. Please state which time you prefer when completing the application form. The […]
The Northumberland Federation of WIs invite you to a Literary Lunch with GLENDA YOUNG Wednesday 4 October 2023 from 12:30pm with lunch at 1:00pm in the Banqueting Suite, Hexham Mart. There will be a bottle raffle and three course lunch followed by a talk by Glenda Young. The cost for this fantastic event is a […]
The Annual Council Meeting will be held on Saturday 7 October 2023 in the Performing Arts Centre – The Miller Theatre, Royal Grammar School, Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4DX starting at 11am, doors open from 10am. It will be necessary to apply for observer / visitor tickets. Tickets are £10 this year for […]
Come join our very talented needleworker Marian Fairless, on 9 October for a whole day of needlework, where you will go home with a completed embroidered landscape, see the picture to get full effect! You will need to bring with you a packed lunch to sustain you but as always tea coffee and biscuits will […]
Murderous Walks in Newcastle on Thursday 12 October 2023. Some people were disappointed the last time we had this walk, so here in another chance to “walk on the dark side”. Newcastle had some notorious murderers! The tour starts at the Castle Keep, next to the Cathedral towards the bridge, at 11am and lasts approximately […]
A Domino Drive, remember those? Will be held at Cresswell House on Monday 16 October 2023 from 12 noon. A sandwich lunch will be served, with tea or coffee, before the game begins. £7.50 including lunch Closing Date: Tuesday 3 October 2023
You are invited to an informal afternoon on Monday 13 November at Cresswell House to share and discuss reading habits (all those questions I posed over last couple of months should get us started) and to bring along a favourite book as a recommendation. There will be light refreshments of tea and sweet treats. Price: […]